Resident Counselor - Medical

Community Resources for Justice•Milford, MA

17d

About The Position

Job Summary: To support individuals in attaining thehighest quality of life while maintaining theirsafety across all settings. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Implement Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Report any significant issues using the on-call hierarchy Implements and follows individuals’ Behavior Skills Plans Implements and follows EO509 Dining Guidelines Participated in and completed Licensing and Certification paperwork which includes but not limitedto Daily Planners. Monthly Menus, House Meetings, Budgeting, Medical Appointments, etc. Follows and Implements individuals’ daily schedules Enhance an individual’s development by providing job coaching Maintain appropriate andprofessional boundaries with the individuals Involving individuals in social and vocational opportunities Implementing Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives Promote a high quality of living for the individuals which includes but not limitedto assisting withshowers, toileting, brushing teeth, laundry, etc. Able to support and accompany individuals in the community including but not limited to religious services, hospitals, correctional facilities, courts, support groups, etc. Record accurate andquality data on each individual throughoutthe shift using ICentrixs Provides supervision of the individuals and ensures their safety in the residence and community Promote a high quality of living that includes routine maintenance/housekeeping which includes but not limited to shoveling, mopping, cleaning appliance, etc. Provide Transportation; whether in the company vehicle or your personal vehicle, for individuals including following the GPS Guidelines Perform verbal or physical interventions as needed to ensure safety Conduct physical restraints as needed. Must be able to maintain HIPAA, Confidentiality andCyber Security. Extended standing, sitting, running andlifting as needed to ensure safety Please note thisjob description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, andactivities may change at any time with or without notice basedon business needs.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to accept constructive criticism as a learning tool
Able to handle intimate and personal issues with tact and discretion
Able to work in a team setting
Able to stay awake and alert while on shift, at all times
Flexibility: May be required towork at different locations andshifts to accommodate business needs by arriving to shift on time, maintaining contractedratios, working holiday shifts, and weekends
Able to calmly and patiently manage threatening and assaultive situations
Able to act appropriately in the event of anemergency
Basic computer skills (email, databases, internet, etc.) copy, scan andfax
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Driver’s License
PABC (physical restraints)
CPR/First Aid
MAP
DDS Licensing and Certification required training

Nice To Haves

1 year of residential experience

Responsibilities

Implement Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)
Report any significant issues using the on-call hierarchy
Implements and follows individuals’ Behavior Skills Plans
Implements and follows EO509 Dining Guidelines
Participated in and completed Licensing and Certification paperwork which includes but not limitedto Daily Planners. Monthly Menus, House Meetings, Budgeting, Medical Appointments, etc.
Follows and Implements individuals’ daily schedules
Enhance an individual’s development by providing job coaching
Maintain appropriate andprofessional boundaries with the individuals
Involving individuals in social and vocational opportunities
Implementing Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives
Promote a high quality of living for the individuals which includes but not limitedto assisting withshowers, toileting, brushing teeth, laundry, etc.
Able to support and accompany individuals in the community including but not limited to religious services, hospitals, correctional facilities, courts, support groups, etc.
Record accurate andquality data on each individual throughoutthe shift using ICentrixs
Provides supervision of the individuals and ensures their safety in the residence and community
Promote a high quality of living that includes routine maintenance/housekeeping which includes but not limited to shoveling, mopping, cleaning appliance, etc.
Provide Transportation; whether in the company vehicle or your personal vehicle, for individuals including following the GPS Guidelines
Perform verbal or physical interventions as needed to ensure safety
Conduct physical restraints as needed.
Must be able to maintain HIPAA, Confidentiality andCyber Security.
Extended standing, sitting, running andlifting as needed to ensure safety